Feis Dhoire Cholmcille celebrated its 100th birthday during Easter week in what was a very welcome return after the pandemic postponements of 2020 and 2021. The Feis, as it is affectionately known, was established in 1922 by Mrs Edward Henry O'Doherty and Fr John McGettigan, to showcase the talent in Donegal and Derry and further afield. Since then it has welcomed thousands of young people and adults through its doors, and in turn, sent many of these out into the world with added confidence and expertise. Competitors take part in an eclectic range of competitions including music, Irish, history, classical music, Irish dancing, speech and drama and traditional music. This year's feis rounded off with a gala concert in the Millennium Forum on Sunday, at which the welcoming address was given by Jim Sharkey, the first Irish ambassador to Russia and a proud son of Urris, in Inishowen. The concert featured outstanding performances from 2022 feis winners and former competitors, who have gone on to have glittering careers, including Bronagh Gallagher, David James, Margaret Keys and Eoin O'Callaghan. It was compèred by Laura Keogh, a music teacher at Crana College,  and Blathnaid Biddle. As usual, Inishowen was well represented among the medal winners. Use the NEXT > to go through the gallery.placeholder image
Feis Dhoire Cholmcille celebrated its 100th birthday during Easter week in what was a very welcome return after the pandemic postponements of 2020 and 2021. The Feis, as it is affectionately known, was established in 1922 by Mrs Edward Henry O'Doherty and Fr John McGettigan, to showcase the talent in Donegal and Derry and further afield. Since then it has welcomed thousands of young people and adults through its doors, and in turn, sent many of these out into the world with added confidence and expertise. Competitors take part in an eclectic range of competitions including music, Irish, history, classical music, Irish dancing, speech and drama and traditional music. This year's feis rounded off with a gala concert in the Millennium Forum on Sunday, at which the welcoming address was given by Jim Sharkey, the first Irish ambassador to Russia and a proud son of Urris, in Inishowen. The concert featured outstanding performances from 2022 feis winners and former competitors, who have gone on to have glittering careers, including Bronagh Gallagher, David James, Margaret Keys and Eoin O'Callaghan. It was compèred by Laura Keogh, a music teacher at Crana College,  and Blathnaid Biddle. As usual, Inishowen was well represented among the medal winners. Use the NEXT > to go through the gallery.

WATCH: Donegal talent shines at 100th Derry Feis

By Catherine McGinty
Published 28th Apr 2022, 21:33 GMT

Do you recognise any of the Feis prizewinners?

The McColgan family from Muff who had a fabulous Feis, winning 1st prize in the Small Ensemble Over 15. From Left: Cormac (1st in Other Instruments Over 15), Cliona (1st in Tin Whistle 12-15) and Rhíana (3rd in Accordion) Cormac is a student in Crana College, where his music teacher is Laura Keogh. He also attends lessons with Buncrana's Teresa McClure. Use the NEXT > to go through the gallery.

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The McColgan family from Muff who had a fabulous Feis, winning 1st prize in the Small Ensemble Over 15. From Left: Cormac (1st in Other Instruments Over 15), Cliona (1st in Tin Whistle 12-15) and Rhíana (3rd in Accordion) Cormac is a student in Crana College, where his music teacher is Laura Keogh. He also attends lessons with Buncrana's Teresa McClure. Use the NEXT > to go through the gallery.

Laura Keogh, Music teacher at Crana College, Buncrana who was the winner of the Centenary Cup - Veteran's Singing Competition at Feis Dhoire Cholmcille. Use the NEXT > to go through the gallery.

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Laura Keogh, Music teacher at Crana College, Buncrana who was the winner of the Centenary Cup - Veteran's Singing Competition at Feis Dhoire Cholmcille. Use the NEXT > to go through the gallery.

Mícheál Strain who received 3rd prize in the Traditional fiddle competition (12-15) at Feis Dhoire Cholmcille. Use the NEXT > to go through the gallery.

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Mícheál Strain who received 3rd prize in the Traditional fiddle competition (12-15) at Feis Dhoire Cholmcille. Use the NEXT > to go through the gallery.

Crana College TY Drama Group who won 1st place in the Group Mime. They also received the Detta Toland Award for the overall best group drama at Feis Dhoire Cholmcille. Use the NEXT > to go through the gallery.

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Crana College TY Drama Group who won 1st place in the Group Mime. They also received the Detta Toland Award for the overall best group drama at Feis Dhoire Cholmcille. Use the NEXT > to go through the gallery.

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